Administrative Officer – Emergency Response (6‑month contract)

About the role

The Administrative Officer will support UNICEF’s emergency Ebola response in Bunia, providing day‑to‑day administrative services that enable the team to operate efficiently and safely. Working under the supervision of the Administration and Finance Specialist, the incumbent will ensure that office facilities, logistics and personnel movements are managed in line with UNICEF’s rules and emergency procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and maintain office space, equipment, communications, utilities and accommodation for staff and visitors.
• Ensure compliance with UNICEF administrative policies, internal controls and simplified emergency procedures.
• Coordinate onboarding, travel, accommodation and logistical support for UNICEF personnel, consultants, surge staff and visitors.
• Process administrative requests for Ebola response activities, including IPC, WASH, health, community engagement, meetings and field missions.
• Assist with budget monitoring for administrative and operational expenditures.

Required profile

• Experience in administrative support within humanitarian or development contexts.
• Familiarity with UNICEF administrative rules and emergency modalities.
• Ability to work in insecure and rapidly changing environments.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of French is an asset.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to contribute to a critical health emergency response.
• Professional development and training within UNICEF.